Urban Ark – Manawa Taiao
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Urban Ark – Manawa Taiao is based upstairs at:

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre
990 Great North Road
Western Springs
Auckland
Opening Hours
Monday 10am – 2pm
Tuesday noon – 2pm
Closed 19 December 2026 – 10 January 2027

We will always have someone on site during our opening hours, and at other times by arrangement. If you’re needing trapping or weeding supplies, let us know in advance we can make sure we have what you need.

Parking and transport

We have bike parking immediately outside the office and various frequent bus routes stop outside on Gt North Rd. There is a large amount of free parking about 4min walk away beside the neighbouring Western Springs Garden Community Hall, 956 Great North Road.

If you need to pick up or drop off materials at the office, you may be able to park directly outside during the day between Monday and Wednesday and also during evenings. However, please do not use this area when the recycling centre is in operation (Thurs–Sun 9am–4pm), as it is reserved for their customers.

Postal Address
Urban Ark – Manawa Taiao
c/o Auckland Zoo
Private Bag 78700
Grey Lynn
Auckland 1024
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Photo credits: Bartek Wyptch (grey warbler)

Urban Ark – Manawa Taiao logo: Glenn Jones

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    • Regular Restoration Sessions
    • Pest plant control
    • Plant natives
    • Back gardens
    • Education
      • Te Wai Ōrea Education Programme
      • Schools Engagement Programme
    • Connect: our socials and newsletter
    • Other ways you can help
  • Biodiversity
    • Ngā manu / birds
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      • Kākā
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      • Korimako / Bellbird
      • Riroriro / Grey Warbler
      • Ruru / Morepork
      • Tūī
      • Rogues gallery
    • Ngā pekepeka / bats
    • Ngā mokomoko / skinks and geckos
    • Ngā Pūrerehua / butterflies and moths
    • Ngā tuaiwi-kore / invertebrates
    • Taiao / Landscapes
      • Maunga / volcanoes
      • Awa / streams
        • Te Auaunga / Oakley Creek
      • Ngahere / forests
        • Lava Rock Forests
  • Resources
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      • Making trap tunnels
      • Rat-proof your compost
      • Build a wētā hotel
      • Nest boxes for ruru
    • Tool library
    • Pest animal monitoring
      • Chew cards
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    • Manage pets
    • Being a good citizen
    • Flood Resilience
  • News
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  • About us
    • Operations Team
    • Trust Board
    • Partners
    • Vision
    • Plan
    • Impact Report
    • Origin
  • Visit us
  • Support us